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Microsoft has launched a fully managed load testing service for Azure, helping QA testers and developers optimize their app's performance. https://bit.ly/3E8LcHm

Atomontage has launched an early version of its technology for a new way of creating computer graphics for video games. https://bit.ly/31g5395

MetaMundo has raised $2.7 million in funding for a 3D NFT marketplace and software to convert your stuff to whichever metaverse you're in. https://bit.ly/3xDwLIN

Quinyx, which offers a gig worker management platform for employers, has raised $50 million in venture capital. https://bit.ly/3llocxq

Mainframe Industries has raised $22.9 million to develop cloud-native games in a financing led by Andreessen Horowitz. https://bit.ly/3E7vXhG

Google announced Play's Best of 2021 awards, and the arena title Pokémon Unite takes the top spot, with Garena Free Fire as user's choice. https://bit.ly/3pbnKmn

Amazon has launched a new secrets detection feature that automatically finds private system credentials "hidden" in public source code.  https://bit.ly/3D79OP8

Armis provides visibility and security for IT, IoT, and other enterprise assets, and has grown its valuation from $2 billion to $3.4 billion. https://bit.ly/315R8lH

Amazon's new service, AWS IoT RoboRunner, is designed to orchestrate fleets of robots and provide a repository for robotics systems data. https://bit.ly/3xytASA

How to avoid or resolve 4 common AI-rollout mistakes to ensure a successful AI implementation. https://bit.ly/3D7YG4G

Without good games, the original Xbox would have crumbled in defeat before the gaming might of Sony and Nintendo. While Microsoft is a solid contender in game consoles today with a stable of 25 game studios and more than 2,500 game developers, it seemed kind of puny two decades ago. When the original Xbox launched, […] https://bit.ly/2ZBVIb6

"As part of the strategy update, we announced greater activity in the M&A area," said Kiciński, CEO of CD Projekt Red. https://bit.ly/3lg8QdD

While activity is solidly re-emerging for startups, raising investment remains the biggest challenge going forward. https://bit.ly/3p7RW1L

The United Nations' new AI ethics regulations point to growing recognition of the need for AI ethics guidelines. https://bit.ly/3E0QxQW

Explainable AI, abbreviated "XAI," is an emerging set of techniques to peel back the curtains on complex AI systems. https://bit.ly/31bhOSi

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is at its best when it's a detective game. The problem is, it wants to be a lot more than that. https://bit.ly/3nWu6Xm

5 steps for properly managing your data assets as your company continues to transform its digital infrastructure. https://bit.ly/3xtFfSE

The holiday season will highlight your preparedness. As we dive into the most active season for cyberattacks, be ready to respond. https://bit.ly/318qlFd

The researchers wanted to see if a reinforcement learning program that outperforms humans could become a reliable coworker to humans. https://bit.ly/3H8CuLd

It's the GamesBeat Decides podcast, and it's here to decide that Forza Horizon 5 is great and you should all play it. https://bit.ly/3EUpHd1

Ubisoft's extreme sports title Riders Republic is a solid game and great fun to play. If only the characters could keep their mouths shut. https://bit.ly/3bMJCy7

Defining a consistent strategy across pharma supply chains using zero-trust security will reduce breaches and protect drugs sold globally. https://bit.ly/3GZZAmU

Nathan Gary, co-founder of Annapurna Interactive, will now be the president of all Annapurna, including film, interactive, and TV divisions. https://bit.ly/3o7Yop5

Join a panel of pros in this VB Live event for tips, best practices, and more for getting your minimum viable product to market fast. https://bit.ly/3CPIkP1

Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney is less interested in the nebulous buzz surrounding the metaverse than he is in the talent that will actually build it. https://bit.ly/3mMzsDT

Call of Duty: Vanguard is an ambitious game with a strong narrative that ties its disparate elements together. But it's not spectacular. https://bit.ly/3bRe229

SoftBank, which estimates that 1 trillion connected devices will create $11 trillion in value by 2025, is betting big on Plume. https://bit.ly/3BOOuNK

To sharpen cash forecasting capabilities, today's enterprises are embracing AI and machine learning for greater automation and efficiency. https://bit.ly/3GSfIXD

Faraway has raised $21 million to enable social and multiplayer blockchain games with player-driven economies. https://bit.ly/3nXPgTP

Eve Fanfest will return to being an in-person event for the first time since 2019, with previous events being canceled over health concerns. https://bit.ly/3GQOAIB

Mythical Games has raised $150 million at a $1.25 billion valuation for Blankos Block Party title and other NFT games. https://bit.ly/3wgqS3u

After floundering while giving up the lead to AMD, Intel seems like it knows what it needs to do to compete. And it's actually doing it. https://bit.ly/3bJj4Oc

Dean Takahashi of GamesBeat plays Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer, campaign, and Zombies modes and shows the gameplay in videos. https://bit.ly/3bNLJ4F

As organizations rely on cloud apps to enable employees to work from home, ZebClient could ensure reliable app delivery in a decentralized workplace. https://bit.ly/3GLkard

Neo4j, the company behind the open source graph database, has launched a completely free version of its fully-managed cloud service.  https://bit.ly/3wag2Mw

Demand for AI continues to increase as patients expect a digital-first experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/3EHbwIf

Afterparty has raised $3 million for its nonfungible token (NFT) platform for creators to engage with their fans and generate better revenues. https://bit.ly/3q0B2nS

Let the OSS Enterprise newsletter guide your open source journey! Sign up here. FingerprintJS, a Chicago, Illinois-based company developing a fingerprinting service for the web, today announced that it raised $32 million in series B funding led by Craft Ventures with participation from Nexus Venture Partners and Uncorrelated Ventures. Cofounder and CEO Dan Pinto says that the new capital will be […] https://bit.ly/3CI6URJ

The Linux Foundation has launched new efforts -- OpenBytes and NextArch -- to promote common dataset sharing and development practices. https://bit.ly/3EIurTf

Compliance-as-a-service company Laika has raised a $35 million investment from notable backers including J.P. Morgan and PayPal. https://bit.ly/3bA0EzG

Former Epic Games employees Nick and Mike Atamas have raised millions for their new game creation platform, OCP. https://bit.ly/2ZK5hot

Microsoft has updated Teams with new features including improved admin capabilities, alongside other Microsoft 365 upgrades. https://bit.ly/3GJCOzw

Beamable has raised nearly $5 million in a new round of funding to expand its platform for live operations. https://bit.ly/3CGZ2Qf

OctoML, which helps companies deploy their machine models into production, has raised $85 million in a series C round of funding. https://bit.ly/3GAM8WB

Riot Games is preparing a multi-game promotional event to prepare for the launch of the Arcane animated series. https://bit.ly/3mBFFTq

When I Work, a startup developing software to let employers more easily track gig employees, has raised $200M in venture capital. https://bit.ly/3GzDmIe

Cyprus and Moscow-based Kek Entertainment has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to make mobile action games. https://bit.ly/3w432b4

Suse has acquired NeuVector, a container security company that helps companies secure their apps on any infrastructure. https://bit.ly/3ErWNRw